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3.05.2017

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Muslim Internment-Style Posters Found on UCSD Campus: Flyers about Muslim internment camps were found posted on the UCSD campus Wednesday. Someone claiming responsibility said the posters are not "anti-Muslim" and are meant to "shock and anger people" by using the Japanese internment as a cautionary tale.

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The $205 million industry that helped murder Srinivas Kuchibhotla: The brutal murder of Srinivas Kuchibhotla wasn't just a spontaneous act of hate. It comes after a decade of dangerous propaganda aimed at convincing people that brown immigrants are out to destroy America.

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A Murder in Trump's America: When a gunman shot Srinivas Kuchibhotla and Alok Madasani, he acted alone -- but such tragedies are abetted by politicians who fuel the resentments that produce them.

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Exclusive: Asian-American seniors riding casino buses not to gamble, but to make ends meet: Every day, hundreds of Asian American seniors take the bus from Flushing to the Sands Casino to earn a few bucks.

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Dispute Over Asian American Stereotypes Gives Way to Dialogue at an Art Fair: Show Mein, an exhibition at this year's Spring/Break Art Show, became the focus of a heated debate about cultural appropriation.

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How Cambodians became the kings of beloved South L.A. fried chicken chain: The story of Michael Eng, who came to the U.S. when he was 18 and gradually became the "Cambodian fried chicken king of the Southland."

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Top Chef Finalists Brooke Williamson and Shirley Chung on the Finale, the Judges' Criticism, and Their Favorite Dishes: Top Chef finalists Brooke Williamson and Shirley Chung debrief the Bravo cooking competition's eventful 14th season, which wrapped last week.

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Cinema pioneer looks back on quietly historic film: Wayne Wang's seminal 1982 directorial debut Chan Is Missing, the first Asian American indie film, celebrates its 35th anniversary with a new 35mm print.

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Why It's Taking Jon M. Chu A While To Assemble The "Crazy Rich Asians" Cast: "Even though we've seen thousands of professional actors and now thousands of new people who want to pursue acting... it is still very difficult," Chu told BuzzFeed News.

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How Curvy 'Sports Illustrated' Swimsuit Model Mia Kang Stopped Hating Herself: "Modeling came with its own host of issues. During her earlier days, she was told to straighten her curly hair to look more 'Asian,' and nearly every project involved some kind of Geisha theme. Kang got fed up. 'Why can't I just be myself?' she asked herself."

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Constance Wu Opens Up About Activism and Speaking Up For What's Right: "When you find yourself faced with a scary choice, ask yourself: What have you got to lose?"

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The Martial Arts Show That Is Destroying Asian Stereotypes on Screen: Into the Badlands star Daniel Wu talks about the journey that led him to the role of Sunny, the rare Asian American lead.